Summary Dissolution: A Summary Dissolution is available to couples that have been married less than 5 years, have little or no assets and debts, and have no children from the marriage. In addition, there must be a settlement arrangement to which both parties agree. This is a simple divorce process provided the parties agree to all aspects.

Default: This is the process by which the person who initiates or files the first papers to dissolve the marriage (Petitioner), serves the other party (Respondent) and the Respondent chooses not to file any responsive papers with the court. The Petitioner is required to file certain documents to eventually obtain a judgment.

Uncontested: This is the process by which the person who initiates or files the first papers to dissolve the marriage (Petitioner), serves the other party (Respondent) and the Respondent files and serves the responsive papers with the court. The process is uncontested when both parties agree to the terms of the settlement. This agreement includes the division of assets, debts and property, and child custody arrangements. The court will determine the child support arrangements.

Contested: This is the process by which the person who initiates or files the first papers to dissolve the marriage (Petitioner), serves the other party (Respondent) and Respondent files and serves responsive papers. The process is contested when both parties disagree to the terms of the settlement and terms must be negotiated or ordered by the court.

LEGAL SEPARATION

The Legal Separation process proceeds in the same manner as an uncontested dissolution, where both parties agree to the terms of the settlement. However, the parties will remain legally married.*
* (includes Marital Settlement Agreement and final Judgment/Legal Settlement Agreement)

POST - JUDGMENT MODIFICATION

Many times circumstances make it necessary to change an existing court order. We can prepare the required documents to request a change to an existing divorce judgment.

Order to Show Cause: We can prepare the necessary forms to request changes to Spousal Support, Child Support and Child Custody.

Stipulation: The agreement between the parties stipulating to the modification.*
* (includes OSC declaration)

NAME CHANGE

Name changes are available to adults and children for various reasons. For example, you could change your name to restore your name after divorce, amend a birth certificate, or other legal document. You may also change your name for religious or political reasons.

PROPERTY TRANSFER

Homestead: In California, a Homestead gives protection against involuntary claims against an owner's home.

Deeds: Including form and preparation.

POWER OF ATTORNEY

A Power of Attorney is a document which gives someone authority to act on your behalf on matters that specify. The power can be specific to a certain task or broad to cover many financial duties. The power can be given to start immediately, or only after some event such as mental incapacity.

MOBILE NOTARY

We can come to your home or office at any convenient time for you, even evening and weekends.

DBA

A Fictitious Business Name is simply a filing and publication by the business or individual under which the Fictitious Business Name operates.

PRE-NUP AGREEMENT

A prenuptial agreement is a contract that is entered into before the marriage takes place. This agreement can set forth what will happen to your and your spouse's assets and income in the unfortunate event of divorce, separation or death. Most importantly, a prenuptial agreement can preserve the nature of property in the event that the marriage ends. In other words, separate property can remain separate and not be subject to community property or equitable distribution laws upon the marriage ending.

PROCESS SERVICE

We use professional Independent process service agents hired upon referral basis only. Fees are based upon distance of location of service and may vary.

PRIVATE AND SECURE

The information you provide to us is held in absolute privacy. We pledge NEVER to sell your name or personal information to any third party.